About Launch

Launch is a major international player in the garage equipment arena. Its vehicle lifts are number 2 in the world, based on sales volume, with the number 1 slot firmly in the company's sights.

As for diagnostic scanners, less than 6 years after becoming establised, the Launch X431 is already the best selling scan tool in the world and is the tool of choice for many workshops.

Launch was listed on the Hong Kong stock market in 2002 and has grown successfully through significant investment in world class R&D and manufacturing. Today the company employs over 350 qualified R&D engineers led by some experienced and distinguished specialists in the automotive sector. Through this in-house R&D and manufacturing capability Launch is able to deliver products that utilize smart technology and are user friendly, quality assured and the best price.

Launch continues to extend its global reach and today has thirteen companies covering North America, Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East and North Africa, South Africa, China and the Asia Pacific region. Through these companies Launch is able to better serve its 400 distributors in 60 countries.

LAUNCH are the leading manufacturer of Hi-tech diagnostic and workshop equipment in China, with a turnover in excess of $45 million. Holders of over 70 patents. Launch is accredited to international standard ISO9001-2000, QS9000 and partner to many international vehicle manufacturers.

Launch Milestones

1992: Founded in Shenzhen, the Special Economic Zone of PRC

1994: Released its first version diagnostic tool CARLINK-LE150

1995: Diagnostic system accredited with national software masterpiece honour

1996: Set up professional automobile website: www.cnlaunch.com

1999: Accreditation with one of TOP National Hi-tech performers Developed ASC-IT automobile after-sales networking management system for General Motor Strategic partnership with General Motor

2000: Diagnostic system developed in partnership with Delphi Automobile System Group Developed automobile test parameter recorder for VOLKSWAGEN Automobile Group Sponsorship of first automobile after market hi-tech forum in China Provided suspension testers to all VOLKSWAGEN Service Stations all over China

2001: Strategic partnership with MOTOROLA to develop diagnostic technology Accreditation with ISO9001-2000 International Quality Certificate Released X431 automobile diagnostic computer representing diagnostic technology benchmark in the world Set up Launch Auto College

2002: Listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) of Hong Kong Stock Exchange market. Established 8 subsidiaries in the overseas market as below: Los Angels, Toronto, Mexico city, Cologne, Moscow, Dubai, Johannesburg, Sydney

2005: According to report by Launch Europe, X431 has been designated as the training tool by the Netherlands government. Vehicle service technicians have to go through training every year in 5 centers appointed by the local government. Since Launch X431 is designated as a training tool together with Bosch scanner, every year 22000 service technicians will be using X431 in the country. This has pointed unmistakably to the wide recognition X431 has received in Holland and Europe for its excellent functionalities and performance. With lots of professionals using X431, the scan tool will become even better known among the vehicle service community. Expectedly the sales of X431 in Holland will be strongly boosted.

2007: Launch Software Gains ISO/TS 16949 Certification.
Launch Software succeeds in getting ISO/TS 16949 certification after more than one year’s preparation. ISO/TS 16949:2002 is the new technical specification for automotive quality management systems that by December 2006 will be become mandatory for thousands of suppliers to major automobile manufacturers. Our getting the certification will enhance our management level and product quality, and it also indicates that our company can enter the automotive before market.
ISO/TS 16949:2002 is a common automotive quality system requirements catalog based on the ISO 9001:2000, AVSQ (Italian), EAQF (French), QS-9000 (American), and VDA 6.1 (German) standards.
Together with ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949 specifies the quality system requirements for the design/development, production, installation and servicing of automotive related products. In addition, there are customer specific requirements that are required by individual subscribing vehicle manufacturers. At the same time, the automotive panel developed by Launch Software has been approved by Beijing Jeep and has put into mass production. Except panel, we will put UPA, tyre pressure tester, automotive recorder, etc. on the market next. So we believe that Launch will be the pioneer not only for the automotive aftermarket but also for the before market in the future. Link

2008: We are pleased to announce that out of over hundreds of submission entries,the CRecorder was chosen as a winner in Motor Magazine’s Top 20 Tools of 2008! The vote was made by a board of Motor Magazine’s top technical editors and contributors,with the main criteria being the tool’s ability to"help make the jobs of professional shop owners and technicians easier...and help them fix customer’s cars more accurately and quickly." "With its strong focus on solving intermittent problems, and the ability to graph multiple data with time and date stamp, it’s no wonder the CRecorder was chosen",states Anthony Dalusong, a MAC distributor based in Southern California. As a result of winning, LAUNCH will have use of the Top 20 logo--which can be placed on packaging and other advertising mediums. Link

2009: Launch Crecorder given award in Motortec 2009
The jury of Motortec Innovation gallery held meeting on Jan 27 to select the products and services with great contribution to the automotive industry. The awarding would be celebrated from March 10 to 14TH. 9 awarding and 6 special recommendations have been selected for the innovation and the contribution to the development of this sector.
The gallery jury is lead by José Antonio Jiménez Saceda, president of Motortec Organizer Committee, and joined by central technical representatives, technical institutions of universities, technical consultants and technical presses. Innovation, functions and design are the basic criteria for selection. Also the energy efficiency and environmental friendliness are considered.
In the category of Automotive Diagnostic Equipment, the award goes to Crecorder from Launch, with smart & attractive design, economic cost and multi-functional software.